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All You Need to Know
Tired of depending on glasses or daytime contact lenses to get through your day? At Art of Optiks, Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) offers a gentle, non-surgical solution that works overnight to give you clearer vision by morning — and complete freedom during the day. No surgery, no daytime lenses, and no limitations on how you live, work, or play.
CRT is a safe, effective option for patients of all ages, from children managing myopia progression to adults with active lifestyles or demanding work environments. Plus, it’s fully reversible, so you’re never locked into one solution. You can always return to glasses or even consider LASIK if you prefer down the road.
Our award-winning team is dedicated to helping you find the right vision solution tailored to your unique needs. From your first consultation, we take the time to understand your goals, prioritize your comfort, and create a personalized treatment plan that suits your lifestyle and long-term eye health.
Ready to experience life with clearer vision and more freedom? Schedule your consultation with Art of Optiks today and start seeing the world differently, one night at a time.
What is Corneal Refractive Therapy?
Tired of relying on glasses or contacts every day? There’s a better solution — one that works while you sleep. Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT), also known as Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), uses specially designed overnight lenses to gently reshape your cornea. By morning, you’ll wake up with clearer, sharper vision — no glasses or daytime contacts required.
Ortho-K is perfect for anyone who wants the freedom of clear vision without the need for surgery. Whether you’re a student, athlete, busy parent, or simply tired of dealing with the daily hassle of traditional eyewear, this non-invasive therapy fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. It’s especially effective for managing myopia in children and teens, but adults also enjoy the flexibility it provides.
At Art of Optiks, we personalize every treatment. Our experienced eye doctors use advanced technology to assess your vision and create custom CRT lenses tailored to your unique eyes. You’ll receive care that’s comfortable, focused on long-term eye health, and specifically designed to fit your needs.
Children and Teenagers
Is your child struggling with glasses that are constantly in the way or hard to keep up with? Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) offers a non-surgical, safe solution that doesn’t just correct vision but helps slow the progression of myopia. While they sleep, CRT lenses gently reshape their eyes, providing clear, glasses-free vision by morning.
For active kids and athletes, CRT eliminates the hassle of glasses or contacts that can slip or dry out. It gives them the freedom to enjoy their day without interruptions.
At Art of Optiks, we take the time to understand your child’s lifestyle and vision needs. Our team will guide you through the process, ensuring your child receives personalized, comfortable care.
Give your child the gift of clear vision and freedom. Schedule their CRT consultation today!
Adults
If your days are packed with adventure, sports, or a demanding job, traditional glasses or daytime contacts can get in the way. Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) provides a non-surgical solution that works overnight. Simply wear the lenses while you sleep, and wake up with clear, hassle-free vision.
Whether you’re riding rugged trails, hitting the slopes, or working in tough conditions, CRT frees you from the limitations of glasses and the discomfort of contacts.
For those who struggle with dry eyes or allergies from daytime lenses, CRT can help. Since the lenses are worn only at night, your eyes stay comfortable throughout the day.
Your active life won’t pause for eyewear, and with CRT, neither will your vision. Let us help you achieve the clarity you need to keep moving forward.
What to Expect
Once we determine that Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is the best solution for you, we’ll begin with a simple and painless procedure called corneal topography. Using advanced imaging technology, we’ll create a detailed map of your cornea’s surface. This quick scan, which takes just a few minutes, is key in customizing your lenses.
With this precise data, we’ll design CRT lenses tailored to your eyes. Depending on your needs, your treatment may include a series of lenses to gradually reshape your cornea for optimal vision.
When you start wearing the lenses overnight, it’s normal to feel them a bit as you fall asleep. However, most patients adjust quickly, and the lenses soon become almost unnoticeable. Each night, you’ll be one step closer to clear, glasses-free vision during the day.
Benefits
At Art of Optiks, we’ve seen firsthand how Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) can transform daily life for our patients. It’s not just about ditching glasses or daytime contacts — it’s about waking up to clearer vision, with no hassle or interruption to your routine. Whether it’s reducing irritation from dry eyes or providing a simple, non-surgical solution to improve vision, CRT offers convenience and flexibility. Plus, it’s reversible, so you can always switch back to traditional eyewear if your needs change. It’s vision care that works with your lifestyle, giving you the freedom to live more comfortably.
Improved Image Sharpness and Clarity
Corneal Refractive Therapy lenses work overnight to gently reshape your corneas. This subtle, gradual adjustment evens out irregular curves, improving how light enters your eyes. The result? Sharper, clearer vision throughout the day, all without the need for glasses or daytime contacts.
Instantaneous Effects
After just one night with Ortho-K lenses, many patients wake up to noticeably clearer vision. However, Corneal Refractive Therapy isn’t a permanent solution, which means you have full flexibility. You can pause the treatment at any time and revert to glasses, or even explore options like LASIK down the road.
Feeling of Normalcy
With Ortho-K lenses, you can skip the glasses and daytime contacts. Simply wear them overnight, and wake up to clearer vision, ready to take on your day without the hassle of traditional eyewear. It’s as easy as that — vision freedom while you sleep.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Corneal Refractive Therapy provides a safe, non-surgical way to improve your vision. Unlike permanent surgical options, CRT enhances your eyesight without the need for daytime lenses. It allows you to stay active, perform daily tasks effortlessly, and enjoy clearer vision, all while maintaining your overall well-being.
Are You a Candidate?
At your eye exam, we’ll evaluate whether Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is the best solution for your vision needs. CRT is an ideal choice for individuals who rely on glasses or contacts, especially those with active lifestyles or demanding jobs. Unlike LASIK, CRT provides a temporary correction, so you’re never locked into a permanent change. If you ever choose, you can easily switch back to glasses or contacts.
Locations & Doctors
At Art of Optiks, our award-winning team is dedicated to offering personalized, high-quality eye care. Your unique needs are our priority, and we focus on providing expert service while truly understanding your eye health concerns.
We foster open, trusting relationships with every patient, ensuring you feel informed, comfortable, and fully supported throughout your journey. Every visit is crafted to deliver an exceptional experience, backed by our steadfast commitment to your satisfaction and overall well-being.
Art of Optiks currently has two locations, offering a variety of services to our incredible patients. Our doctors, Timothy Haupert and Victoria Whitman, are located at offices in Wayzata and Edina, Minnesota.
